Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli security

Palestinian protesters throw stones towards Israeli troops during clashes at an Israeli checkpoint in the divided West Bank city of Hebron, 27 September 2013. EPA/ABED AL HASHLAMOUN

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli security

•September 27, 2013

Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem's Old City, the occupied West Bank and Gaza on Friday, reflecting growing tensions over an increase in Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Palestinian militants and youth groups have called for a general uprising in response to the entry by Jewish groups under police escort to the Jerusalem holy site, which is revered by both Muslims and Jews. (REUTERS)